Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/26/intel-slips-core-i5-platform-to-september-competition-needed/
Want a good example of why Intel -- or we, the consumer -- needs a strong competitor?
DigiTimes' has it from sources at motherboard makers that Intel will delay its mainstream desktop Core i5 platform (including
Lynnfield procs and 5-series chipsets) from July to early September. A rumor with merit given
DigiTimes' proven sources within motherboard makers like ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI. The reason for the delay is to allow vendors to deplete
4-series inventories that have piled-up during the economic slow-down. Of course, if AMD or... well, AMD could muster the silicon to compete with Intel at the same price point then such a delay would not be possible. How much you say?
DigiTimes has the Core i5 processors priced at 2.93GHz ($562), 2.8GHz ($284) and 2.66GHz ($196) when purchased in bulk.
[Via
PC Perspective]
Filed under: Desktops
Intel said to slip Core i5 platform to September, competition needed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 May 2009 04:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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